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  • 2018 Uptown Art Stroll Honorees

    For 16 years, outstanding people and organizations have been honored during the Uptown Arts Stroll. In 2018 the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance is pleased to recognize the talents and contributions of Kim Hamilton, Director of Hamilton Landmark Galleries; Victor LaValle, award-winning author; Rosa Naparstek, artist and Director of Artists Unite; Coogan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Washington Heights, and Indian Road Café in Inwood.

  • Miranda Spencer Wins the 2018 Uptown Arts Stroll Poster Contest

    Miranda Spencer, born and raised in Inwood, and currently an undergraduate student at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, has […]

  • Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance announces Uptown Arts Stroll opening night performers

    The 15th annual Uptown Arts Stroll opening reception will feature performances by the Harambee Dance Company, musicians of the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra and singer-songwriter Victor Rosso at the landmark United Palace on Broadway and West 175th Street on Wednesday 31 May 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

  • Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance to honor Elvis Nolasco, Patricia Cruz, Liz Ritter and Maggie Hernández-Knight at the Uptown Arts Stroll opening on May 31st

    Washington Heights native and award winning actor Elvis Nolasco, the Executive Director of Harlem Stage and Aaron Davis Hall Patricia Cruz, the Chair of Community Board 12’s Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee Elizabeth Lorris Ritter, and uptown artist, dancer and entrepreneur Maggie Hernández-Knight will be honored at the opening reception of the 15th Uptown Arts Stroll on Wednesday, May 31st, from 6:00 to 8:30pm at the United Palace on Broadway and West 175th Street.

  • Alexis Agliano Sanborn wins the 2017 Uptown Arts Stroll poster contest

    Alexis Agliano Sanborn of Washington Heights was the judges’ choice out of 40 entries as the winner of the 2017 Uptown Arts Stroll poster contest. Ms. Sanborn’s artwork showcased the elements of Northern Manhattan’s diversity, inclusiveness and dynamic cultural arts scene. She will receive a $1,000 honorarium and exclusive graphic representation on Uptown Arts Stroll publications.

  • Uptown Arts Stroll 2016 survey

    If you participated in the 2016 annual Uptown Arts Stroll, please take a few minutes to complete this survey and submit by 7 August 2016. Your opinion is important to us, and it will help us organize a better Stroll in 2017.

  • Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance announces new Acting Executive Director

    The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) announces the hiring of Ms. Joanna E. Castro as Acting Executive Director effective immediately.

  • Gana Galindo

    Felipe “Feggo” Galindo won the Uptown Arts Stroll 2014 poster contest. “It’s a great pride to share it with everybody,” said artist.Felipe “Feggo” Galindo ha ganado el concurso del afiche para el Paseo de las Artes 2014. “Me da un orgullo enorme poder compartirlo con todos”, dijo el artista.

  • President Obama appoints María López de León as member of the National Council on the Arts

    The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC), is proud to announce the Presidential appointment of NALAC Executive Director and Board member, María López de León as a Member of National Council on the Arts.